public hearing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A judicial hearing which anyone may attend, as opposed to a private hearing.
  2. A meeting to hear public opinions on any issue; a meeting where members of the public hear the facts about any issue and give their opinions about it.

Word forms

public hearing public hearings

Etymology

From public + hearing.

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